BUSHS® Garlic Shrimp and Black Bean Salad Recipe

BUSHS® Garlic Shrimp and Black Bean Salad Recipe

  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 cup celery, sliced
  • 3/4 pound shrimp, shelled, deveined and split lengthwise
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon anchovy paste
  • 2 cloves garlic, halved
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons minced seeded jalapeno pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 1 cup BUSH'S® Black Beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups arugula, stemmed, washed and dried
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in skillet over high heat and saute celery for about 1 minute. Add additional tablespoon of olive oil, then add and saute shrimp, stirring constantly until cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to colander set over large bowl. Reserve liquid.
  2. Prepare sauce: Combine in blender anchovy, garlic, balsamic vinegar, 1/2 cup tomatoes and liquid from shrimp and celery mixture. Puree until smooth, and with motor running, slowly add remaining olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Place shrimp and celery into salad bowl. Add remaining tomatoes, jalapeno, chopped parsley and BUSH'S(R) BEST Black Beans. Pour on sauce and mix thoroughly. Serve on bed of arugula or wrap in pita bread or tortillas.